The first in a trilogy of segments from Le Journal on the same subject, this video discusses the emergency measures called for by the French government, which has brought together a task force to deal with rising food prices in French stores.

One school is no longer serving chicken, claiming that children aren’t eating it when served due to fears of avian flu. The mayor is behind this decision – despite the protests of parents and chicken farmers – citing the “principle of precaution.”

The French take their chocolate very seriously! This shop aims for nothing short of perfection, both in taste and design, and presents its creations more like jewels or precious coins than like bon-bons.

Shop at the market in Rennes, historic capital of Brittany, and join master chef Rachel Gesbert as she prepares delicacies into a delicious feast.

Asma finishes preparing her delicious mango, vanilla, and passion fruit Swiss roll. Try it out at home and learn some technical cooking terms in the process.

Asma is back with another mouthwatering pastry. This time it's a mango, vanilla, and passion fruit Swiss roll.

Leïa tells us what she is having for breakfast and lists some other popular options.

Asma shows us how to make a scrumptious pastry made from pecan praline and chocolate crémeux (a mixture of chocolate and crème anglaise). Believe it or not, this dessert is low in sugar!

Asma shares an amazing recipe for a pistachio orange blossom tart. Try making this simple and delicious dessert at home!

Nadjma shows us how to prepare a vegan curry dish made from local vegetables simmered in coconut milk.

Nadjma explains what a thali is and what she puts into it. Watch the video to find out!

Learn to make polenta with JB. It's a simple Mediterranean dish that will only take a few minutes. Just remember to cook it twice!

JB shares his own ratatouille recipe. It's a great Mediterranean dish full of seasonal vegetables. Give it a try!

JB shows us how to make a mirabelle plum tart, a delicious end-of-summer treat. Mirabelles are hard to find in the US, but you can substitute another type of plum.

J.B. made a simple Greek salad while Lionel was sleeping. All the main ingredients are from Greece, except for the Crimean black tomatoes.